Sea Gals host auditions for 2014 squad, hundreds turn out

By By JORDAN STEAD

on April 26, 2014 7:16 PM

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Liza Ogwel, 31, took to the sunny space outside to warm up with music before an open audition for the Sea Gals squad in preparation for the upcoming Seahawks season Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. Tryouts are comprised of four competition rounds, with the final squad selections to be made May 4. less

Liza Ogwel, 31, took to the sunny space outside to warm up with music before an open audition for the Sea Gals squad in preparation for the upcoming Seahawks season Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Virginia ... more

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Nearly 300 young women await the beginning of an open audition for the chance at making the Sea Gals.

Nearly 300 young women await the beginning of an open audition for the chance at making the Sea Gals.

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Nearly 300 young women await the beginning of an open audition for the chance at making the Sea Gals.

Nearly 300 young women await the beginning of an open audition for the chance at making the Sea Gals.

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Contestants warm up.

Contestants warm up.

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Lucky women who made the cut for semifinals.

Lucky women who made the cut for semifinals.

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Lucky women who made the cut for semifinals. Photo-6223708.84679 - seattlepi.com

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While some chose to stay indoors, other women took to the sunny space outside to warm up.

While some chose to stay indoors, other women took to the sunny space outside to warm up.

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While some chose to stay indoors, other women took to the sunny... Photo-6223707.84679 - seattlepi.com